I spent a few hours searching for vintage broadcast gear over Christmas and came across a 1980s Sonifex jingle cart machine. Then I got to thinking about making a plugin version…

Most of us will put a good few hours into each show we present. We walk into the studio with a good idea of not only what we are going to play, but in which order each track will be played. Then the show starts and something strange happens.  What seemed the perfect running order

YouTube sensation Alex Belfield from Nottinghamshire, UK, provides a cautionary tale for anyone wanting to shock their way to fame and fortune at the expense of others.

I’ve written a few posts promoting the benefits of local radio and hyper-local radio over the years. I’m a bit like a cracked record in that regard… I’m returning to the topic as a result of a long journey that took me to the website of Arran Sound, which serves the visitors and (hardy) residents

Most hobby and community broadcasters can’t hope to match the marketing spend of corporate stations. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to advertise and promote your station. As a low-budget broadcaster your musical output may be just as good as the commercial station but how do you let people know you exist? Here are

With New Year resolutions already a distant memory for most of us, the routine of running your radio station has probably returned. Many programme controllers and station managers would have reflected on what they broadcast last year and made decisions about what will change this year to shake things up. Shows that aren’t attracting audiences,

When it comes to books to help you find your way as a station manager or broadcaster, the field is wide open. However, there are three I have come to rely on. Top of the pile for me is Essential Radio Skills by Peter Stewart (there are two editions and the 2009 first edition will likely be

The most recent Share of Ear® study from Edison Research finds that 12% of all AM/FM radio listening is via streaming, while 88% of listening is done to a traditional, over-the-air radio signal.AM/FM radio content in the U.S. is now available through a variety of digital apps and devices, making radio listening possible on computers, smartphones, smart speakers, and

In my opinion the best thing any radio station can do is to give its listeners a voice on air with a talkback show. It’s the equivalent of the local paper’s letters page (remember those?), except you get to question, debate, and discuss the issues raised by callers for all to hear. Everyone has an

When presenters aren’t on air you’ll likely fall back to a curated playlist of tracks you expect your listeners to enjoy – ideally you have selected ‘sticky’ tracks.